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Power Cord for Accuphase Amplifier

I have a new Accuphase P-4600 amplifier and am looking for a power cord to replace the stock. So far I’ve tried the Cullen Crossfire and the IceAge OFC Frankencable. While both cables have worked well on my source components they have not performed better than the stock on the amplifier. So to those who have Accuphase amplifiers what power cable has worked for you?
 

As I mentioned in other threads Accuphase strongly recommends that you use only the stock cord and so far that has been the best. The. other two have resulted in a darker sound with less soundscape openness. 
 

I’ve been trying to stay under $500 for the cord but would be willing to go a little higher if it improves the amps performance. 

jfrmusic
jfrmusic OP
301 posts
 

@rtorchia

Sorry didn’t mean to offend you in anyway. Like you I have been an audiophile for over 50 years and learned many years ago how cables can change a system. We just have had different ways of listening and from my perspective I just don’t know how anyone can’t not hear these differences. They are so obvious. But I guess we all have  different sensitivities to these differences or listen for different characteristics in a system.

soix
9,811 posts
 

I listen to a lot of music and don’t take kindly to being told I don’t know how to do so.

@rtorchia Well then don’t make a statement like you did when the OP has already said he heard significant improvements upgrading a couple of his PCs because your comment comes across as arrogant and is utterly useless in this instance. Sometimes it’s better to say nothing at all.

classicrockfan
175 posts
 

@ rtorchia

I am 73 years old and have been a music lover and audiophile for over half a century. During that time I have owned numerous classic and high level components. Many of my friends were audiophiles and heard their equipment. I was in the music and hi-fi business while in college and graduate school. Yes, I listen to a lot of music and don't take kindly to being told I don't know how to do so. Yes, I owned some fancy power cords that I was extremely pleased to sell. Why? Because I didn't hear an iota of a difference. But I must confess that I am an ASR enthusiast and believe in science. I readily admit that these designer power cords look beautiful, but don't sound any different than a standard power cord. That is a legitimate opinion and many audiophiles subscribe to it. 

Thanks for sharing your life-long experience, Two thumbs up!!! Stay healthy...

macg19
962 posts
 

you won’t hear anything better until it warms up for 3 hours.

you need to spend 2.5-3k to make any significant difference on an amp like yours.

The random number generator strikes again.

jfrmusic OP
301 posts
 

I never turn my amp, DAC or Streamer off. Aurender and MSB said leave them on. Accuphase said it didn’t matter you can leave it on or turn it off. 

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